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Donald Trump fires his campaign manager. Will it make any difference?By firing Corey Lewandowski, Trump may be trying to reset his campaign and to placate a concerned Republican establishment. But it's largely Trump, not his staff, who's responsible for the state of his campaign.
Donald Trump's campaign is also a huge political science experimentNormally, the two major parties engage in presidential campaign tactics that largely mirror each other in things like staffing and ad spending. This time academics get to observe something very different.
Donald Trump's pivot: Is it in the wrong direction?He’s doubled-down on policies that split the Republican Party and warned GOP leaders, such as Speaker Paul Ryan, to get behind him or 'be quiet.'
Would Trump presidency threaten rule of law?Trump proposals that seem startling now – such as killing terrorists’ spouses – might be less so after years of a Trump administration, political experts say.
Orlando and the presidential role of American-in-chiefSunday's terror attack in Orlando, Fla., was a reminder that one of a president's most important roles is not one that can be anticipated.
Why are Trump voters so angry about immigration?Building a wall is one of Donald Trump's big applause lines. But why? Some research surveys suggest that many Trump followers aren’t so much anti-Hispanic as they are worried about the perceived effect of immigration on their culture and pocketbooks.
Here's how Elizabeth Warren is already playing key role for ClintonThink Elizabeth Warren is attacking Donald Trump on her own? All signs point to coordination with Hillary Clinton's campaign.
'Dump Trump' won't happen. But GOP elite could still hurt him.Talk is spiking again about the Republican establishment maneuvering to deny Donald Trump the presidential nomination. But 'Dump Trump' faces a couple of not-so-small problems.
Does Paul Ryan want Trump to win, or not?By criticizing their presumptive nominee, House Speaker Ryan and Senate majority leader McConnell know they’re hurting Trump. But they may be calculating that he'll lose anyway unless he improves as a candidate.
Can white working class voters carry Donald Trump to White House?Donald Trump's appeal to working-class whites is partly racial. But the rhetoric turns off at least as many voters as it attracts, making Trump's route to the White House difficult.
If Donald Trump gets rattled by press, how would he handle Putin?Historically, a vital part of the US presidency is forging relationships with other world leaders. And the going isn't necessarily easier there than it is with the news media – a group that seems to rattle Donald Trump.
How much of the pro-Bernie Sanders vote is really anti-Clinton?For all the emphasis on Bernie Sanders's democratic socialism, ideology isn't what most sets apart his voters from backers of Hillary Clinton. The biggest split between the camps may be over party identification.
Is a serious independent candidate poised to jump into the 2016 race?Conservative editor Bill Kristol, a leader of the #NeverTrump movement, says a serious independent challenger is about to appear.
It’s Memorial Day. Who are we remembering?There’s an official definition of Memorial Day. And then there’s the way American citizens actually celebrate it.
More reasons Trump-Sanders debate might blow up politics as we know itFox News host Bret Baier confirmed Friday that talks are under way about a possible extracurricular political mano-a-mano that would cap an anti-establishment primary season.
Trump wants GOP to be 'worker's party.' Already there?A prediction by Donald Trump actually points to what's already happened. The Republican Party is by some measures the party of the working class – or to be precise the white working class.
Would Trump-Sanders debate blow up politics as we know it?Bernie Sanders isn't on track for a nomination win, so in theory presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump shouldn't debate him. But this is a new era in the media and politics.
New IG report on Hillary Clinton e-mail: What's the impact?A report by the State Department's inspector general concludes that Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server violated federal standards, and says two department officials were rebuffed when they raised the issue with Clinton aides during her tenure.
Donald Trump blasts female Hispanic GOP governor. What is he thinking?In theory, Trump should be unifying his party and seeking to boost his poor appeal with women and minorities. But his rise as a candidate has been about embracing division, not smoothing it over.
As a businessman, Trump treats climate change as a very real problemOn the campaign trail, candidate Trump says global warming is a 'hoax.' In business dealings, a Trump-owned golf resort by the Atlantic calls it a real threat.
